How we test

Oven performance (25%)Cooktop performance (25%)Oven ease of use (25%)Cooktop ease of use (25%)

Key data

Cooking test results (/10)

Pizza

7.0

Roast chicken

8.5

Scones

8.5

Meringues

8.0

Toast

7.0

White sauce

9.0

Rice

8.0

Melting chocolate

10.0

Stir-frying

4.0

Model

Avg price

$2699

Cooktop type

Gas

Specifications

Internal useable volume (L)

94

External HxWxD (cm)

(760-900) x 900 x 600

Internal HxWxD (cm)

312 x 696 x 433

Width (cm)

90

Oven running costs ($/yr)

$47

Oven shelves/trays

1/1

Storage compartment

×

Pyrolytic self-cleaning

×

Catalytic liner

No

Telescopic runners

No

Cooktop surface

Stainless steel

Dual elements

n/a

Cooktop residual heat indicator

n/a

Functions

Conventional bake

✔

Fan-forced baking

✔

Fan-assisted baking

×

Bottom element + fan

×

Features

Grill

✔

Half grill

×

Fan grill

✔

Rapid heat

×

Warm

×

Defrost

✔

More Info

Notes

-

Availability

Model discontinued. Replaced by Parmco AR900-LEG-1.

Member reviews

"Mark B"

08 Nov 2017,
Mark B.

Product use: 6 months or more

Pros:

We installed this in our newly built beach house and were very disappointed. After one year we sold this and replaced it with a F & P model. It cooked ok but that's about all

Cons:

We found it very hard to keep stable on the legs. Once we had levelled after several uses it would wobble again. The shelves lost their coating and looked as though they had been subject to a blow torch!!! We were told it was they way we cleaned them...not so as the wall shelves hand never been cleaned and they had lost their shine as well. These were replaced but Te same issue occurred. Very disappointing for a new product..

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

"Broken down again !!!!!!!"

14 Oct 2016,
Trish A.

Product use: 6 months or more

Pros:

Nil

Cons:

Everything

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

"ongoing issues"

30 Sep 2016,
Catherine A.

Product use: 6 months or more

Pros:

lower price than other brands

Cons:

We have had an AR900-LEG for over 6 years, in the first 5 years while under warranty we had the thermostat changed twice and the outer glass door exploded. The oven has broken down again and will cost over $600 to repair. Time to change brands rather than fix the oven and have something else fail in another 1-2 years

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

"How to get to know your local repair person"

31 Aug 2016,
Trish A.

Product use: 6 months or more

Pros:

Gas hob works ok.

Cons:

Installed new Parmco oven November 2011. Between then and now the oven has broken down five times. Each time has been a thermostat fault. In addition to this we have replaced the oven door, the control knobs, oven racks, cooking fans and door seal. Parmco have covered these repairs but have refused our request for a replacement oven. So, If you're happy to purchase a product from a company that considers all the above to be reasonable , go ahead but be prepared to get to know your local repair person because if your experience is anything like ours, you'll get to see them on a regular basis !